Agriculture practiced only for the family's own needs is known as __________________.

Commercial farming

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Subsistence farming

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Shifting agriculture

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Horticulture

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Subsistence farming
Subsistence farming is a system of farming where the farmer grows crops and keeps livestock for the needs of his or her family. There is no surplus for sale.

Hence, the correct option is $B$

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

There is a need for sustainable practices in agriculture and animal husbandry what will be the reason for their need

Join BYJU'S Learning Program